I recently have been in a project requiring 3D modeling of parts of a new residence requiring compound curves at structural headers, facias, soffits. To build this and simplify coordination, it was decided to fabricate the entire regions in the shop.
Unfortunately, the architectural plans were drawn in 2D CAD and we consequently discovered that some of the upper floor joists wouldn’t engage the curved headers as shown in the video below:
Respectfully, errors of this sort can (and do) happen to even the best designers/engineers and when they do (and they will), the costs/delays and added pressures to the project’s team can be very difficult to sustain – especially in our modern world of slim margins and schedules.
Let’s face it, 2D is not a good value, especially for 3 dimensional objects.
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Rufus, great to see your process!